Thoughts of the day

This week has been a good week. Sarah was up on the weekend, and I really enjoyed spending time with her again. I went to Pie last night with Meghan, and we went for a walk on Monday, so I've gotten to see her too. My school work has finally calmed down enough so I'm not constantly worrying about my work, but rather, devoting the necessary time to it and doing a much better job.

I've been thinking alot about the future lately. I have a feeling most people in my year are as well, as come April, we won't have the same returning to school cushion that we've been able to use for the past 4 years. After Europe I have to move home. I am not looking forward to that, but it's the only way I can earn enough money. The good news is that I will only be living at home for a short period of time, and then I will most likely be moving back to Windsor for school (Montessori training).

This weekend is Meghan's birthday weekend. Saturday will be an absolute blast, as we're going for dinner, and then going out to the Loop. After her pre-birthday celebration last weekend, I cannot wait to see what this one brings! The tiara is a nice touch. I am sooo bringing my camera, need those pictures for the grad slideshow!

Next weekend is thanksgiving. I actually don't think I want to be going home. I mean I don't care, but for the first time in three years, I'm actually not feeling a huge push to go home. There's no good reason for me to stay here, so I"ll go. It will be fun. Jess will come with me, so we can go and use my passes on Clifton Hill. It will be nice to see the work girls again.

Happenings

I have far too much time to think. One would think this is near impossible given the amount of work I have to do, but somehow my thoughts sneak up on me. It's good, and it's allowing for growth of me.

This weekend promises to be fun. Sarah is coming up on Saturday with Stefan, staying overnight, dropping him off at the airport on Sunday, and then staying with me Sunday night. It will be great for the three musketeers to be back together, even if just for a short time.

Another odd thing for myself is that I haven't been watching tv. I can't seem to sit down for more than 10 minutes to watch tv, with the exception of today. That's only because the Wonder Years were on, and I was there. It was a good episode too.

If anyone wants to comment, please feel free to.

Jen

Good Things, Great Things

It is difficult for me to write a blog entry without sounding sappy. So if it goes there, I apologize. But I am lucky to be where I am today. I am thankful for the oppertunities that have arisen in my life, and I am happy with the choices I have made.

I could play the what if game for hours. But any way it ends up, I am very happy with the choices I made. I know this because I never wonder what it would be like if I chose somewhere else. Before I left for school, I always used to wonder what it would be like to move to a different city. Now, I never wonder and I've been here for four years.

In Windsor, I have the best friends in the world. I have lots of interesting people around that always allow me to have great conversation, and show me how I can use myself to my fullest potential.

When I go for a walk, I always see something different among the landscape. Some of it is falling apart, but alot of it is beautiful old housing, housing and buildings I've seen only in Toronto, and many of these buildings even predate those. The riverfront is beautiful to walk along, and it's always fun to go out and see the interesting characters walking around downtown.

I am actually not minding having a car in Windsor. When I have access to a car at home, I drive everywhere. Here I walk, I walk for an hour at a time, and I don't notice it. It's better for my health, it keeps my energy level up, and helps me keep all the weight I lost off.

I'm already dreading having to leave in the spring, and I haven't been to all my classes yet.

Jen

The First Weekend of School....

So I am actually making another post as per my promise to keep my blog updated. It has been move in weekend around here, a chance to meet the new housemates and the new exchange students. Everyone seems great, and easy to get along with, which pleases me. Last night was the first real oppertunity to meet some of the exchange students, as we all went out to a bar and then out dancing.

I love the social aspects of where I live. I love spending time with other students, or more specifically peers, which I can't do at home. I love it now that everyone's moved in, and there's people around to talk to.

Meghan came out with us last night, and is now officially an honourary Canterbury student, which is great. And I now have incriminating pictures of even more people.

Jen